A stretch of the Lee Valley towpath will remain closed until July to allow for essential electricity works to be completed safely.
The Electricity Alliance, a partnership between National Grid and Balfour Beatty, is currently refurbishing the overhead electricity transmission line between substations at Waltham Cross, Brimsdown and Tottenham.
Work is underway on the main phase of the project which involves replacing the overhead line fittings, painting and work on the steel structures. These works will not affect local electricity supplies.
To allow the work to take place safely the towpath running to the west of the William Girling Reservoir will now remain closed between 7.30am and 6pm until July 10 2009.
Diversions will remain in place via Lee Park Way and Meridian Way. The Electricity Alliance has coordinated these diversions with Enfield Council, British Waterways and Sustrans.
National Grid Project Manager Simon Chandler said: “These closures are needed to ensure that we can carry out the work safely. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause and we will make every effort to ensure we complete the project as quickly and considerately as possible.”
The project is part of the Electricity Alliance’s ongoing work to ensure a safe and secure electricity supply to the South East in future years.
If you have any queries or concerns about the work please call our community relations team on 0800 021 7890.
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